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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.50, 890.19 and 497.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.50, 890.19 and 497.90 is: 686.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.50 : 890.19 = 497.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.50/890.19 = 497.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.50x = 890.19 × 497.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.50x = 443,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,225.60/645.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.64

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